Description of the project

The project solves the problem of proper waste management, a careful attitude to the environment, the formation of ecological culture among young generation and saving of earth resources.

The purpose of the project is to build a waste management system around the educational institution. The component of the project is environmental responsibility with economic benefits. During the project the participants sort the waste, sending it for recycling and receive resources to fulfill the social needs of the student's self-government and educational institution.

Main activities:

1. Trainings for leaders of students' self-government, teachers, schools, communities of Mykolaiv city, Vishnevoye city and Meshkovo-Pogorelovo village. 77 educational institutions during 3 years. 9 trainings in one community.
2. Marathon of separate waste collection among educational institutions where 93 tons of secondary raw materials (plastic, paper, glass and tetra pak) were collected which are 560 rescued trees.
3. 920 containers for sorting were set up in 77 educational institutions (for sorting and storage of secondary raw materials).
4. A methodological manual for leaders of student self-government has been developed.
5. The rating of environmental educational institutions "Eco-school of the year" has been launched in each institution.
6. Together with the project participants an accompanying project "Eco- Patrol" was developed in all institutions for the purpose of systematic cooperation and the formation of an environmental community around the educational institution.

Solves global goals

Responsible consumption and production

PepsiCo develops a culture of careful use of natural resources by young generation and take care of proper waste management cycle.

Responsible consumption and production

PepsiCo develops a culture of careful use of natural resources by young generation and take care of proper waste management cycle.